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...Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the ...product, read the User's Manual. The trademarks mentioned in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:...
...Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the ...product, read the User's Manual. The trademarks mentioned in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:...
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... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 ...
... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P41T-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P41T-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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... (Note 1) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ...
... (Note 1) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ...
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... following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to the...
... following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to the...
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This jack can be connected to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Hardware Installation - 20 - Refer to connect front speakers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel ...
This jack can be connected to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Hardware Installation - 20 - Refer to connect front speakers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel ...
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... exit Boot Menu, press . After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P41T-ES3G E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/02/2009-G41-ICH7-6A79PG09C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN ... access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the...
... exit Boot Menu, press . After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P41T-ES3G E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/02/2009-G41-ICH7-6A79PG09C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN ... access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the...
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... After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can click ... which looks like that are installed, follow the on-screen instructions to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Drivers Installation After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (...
... After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can click ... which looks like that are installed, follow the on-screen instructions to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Drivers Installation After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 56 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 56 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 - Drivers Installation
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 58 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 58 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
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... backup file at which the data is backed up/ restored. • It takes longer to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible...
... backup file at which the data is backed up/ restored. • It takes longer to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible...
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... save the backup file to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press...
... save the backup file to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press...
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Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Enable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share...Connect ... Exit... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. exe to share your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to launch the Q-Share tool...
Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Enable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share...Connect ... Exit... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. exe to share your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to launch the Q-Share tool...
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...) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Appendix Configuring Speakers (The following for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will... appear in and out) to change the function for each jack through the audio driver. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to...
...) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Appendix Configuring Speakers (The following for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will... appear in and out) to change the function for each jack through the audio driver. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to...
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... screen. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on Microphone and select Set Default Device. - 75 - Appendix
... screen. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on Microphone and select Set Default Device. - 75 - Appendix
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...the CMOS values. Q: Why cannot I clear the CMOS values? Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? Press to install. You can temporarily remove the...back to My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System devices and right-click on . Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on GIGABYTE's website. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully...
...the CMOS values. Q: Why cannot I clear the CMOS values? Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? Press to install. You can temporarily remove the...back to My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System devices and right-click on . Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on GIGABYTE's website. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully...